In brief
Emergency services confirm the vehicle struck individuals on Santa Monica Boulevard early this morning.
At least 20 individuals were reported injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, early today, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The incident occurred around 2:00 AM local time (09:00 GMT). Emergency officials confirmed that up to five people are critically injured, while another 10 are in serious condition. Eyewitness accounts and photos from the scene depict a grey car on the pavement surrounded by debris. A heavy police presence has been noted as the situation unfolds. This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available. For ongoing updates, users are encouraged to follow @BBCBreaking on X or check the BBC News App for alerts.
